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A large part of the population is looking for activities to do without spending money, especially younger people. Many free activities are available for children and adolescents in Belgium in 2025. Furthermore, these activities allow families to enjoy enriching experiences at no cost. So, my Financial Aid presents a selection of the best activities to discover.
Outdoor activities
Thus, several parks and green spaces offer free activities suitable for children and adolescents:
- Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels : free play areas and seasonal events;
- Bois de la Cambre : ideal for picnics and bike rides;
- Domaine provincial de Huizingen : free entry for under 18s, with play areas. ;
- Hiking trails in the Ardennes : several educational courses adapted to young people;
- Josaphat Park in Schaerbeek : discovery trail and free mini-farm;
- Flanders playgrounds : accessible all year round free of charge.
Example
The Parc du Cinquantenaire offers free shows during school holidays.
Free museums
Furthermore, several museums in Belgium offer free entry at certain times of the year. Then, these visits allow children to discover the history and culture of the country without spending:
- Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels : free every first Wednesday of the month;
- Magritte Museum : free for under 18s;
- The Brussels City Museum : open free to families on the first Sunday of the month;
- Army Museum : free access for all, once a month;
- Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve : free for young people during open days.
If you are interested in this topic, we have written an article on free museums in Brussels.
Learn more
To find out when museums are free, consult their official sites.
-Libraries and game libraries
So, libraries and game libraries offer free activities all year round. Furthermore, a toy library is a room containing games and toys that an organization makes available for children. In addition, these spaces allow young people to learn and have fun at no cost:
- Story times : free sessions for children aged 3 to 10;
- Board games : available free of charge in several game libraries;
- Creative workshops : organized regularly in municipal libraries;
- Reading competition : allowing children to win free books;
- Educational film screenings : often free for young members.
Cultural events and festivals
Then, Belgium offers various free festivals and events suitable for children and adolescents:
- Brussels-les-Bains : free activities in summer along the canal;
- BD Festival : free exhibitions and activities for young people;
- Music Festival : free concerts for the whole family;
- Binche Carnival : free shows and parades for young and old;
- Street festivals : with juggling shows and outdoor music.
Free sports activities
So, it is possible to practice sport for free in several places in Belgium:
- Public sports grounds : accessible in most major cities;
- Outdoor sports classes : often organized free of charge in summer;
- Municipal swimming pools : some offer free slots for young people;
- Introduction to outdoor sports : like climbing or kayaking;
- Group fitness activities : organized in parks by municipalities.
Attention
Some free activities require prior online registration.
Youth centers
Thus, several youth centers offer free fun and educational activities:
- Sports activities : offered free after school;
- DIY workshops : for children aged 6 to 12;
- Group games : organized by professional facilitators;
- Academic support : to help young people succeed;
- Educational outings : organized with local schools.
Free digital resources
In addition, many online resources allow children to learn for free:
- Educational apps : available for free on Android and iOS;
- Webinars and online courses : offered by libraries;
- Free digital books : accessible on public platforms;
- Online educational games : to strengthen academic skills;
- Educational videos : accessible free of charge on educational platforms.
This type of activity can allow your children to learn while having a good time, and all for free. Additionally, if you don’t have enough time or money to go on vacation, it can keep them busy during the school holidays.
Other free activities
Then, several local initiatives allow families to enjoy activities at no cost:
- Lively local markets : with shows for children;
- Community gardens : where children can learn to grow plants;
- Farm visits : free during certain open days;
- Organized treasure hunts : in public parks.
Thus, there are many free options to entertain and educate children and adolescents in Belgium in 2025.
